Yamaha EMX512SC manual

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    POWERED MIXER POWERED MIXER Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual Making the Most of Your Mixer Pages 13 to 19 Quick Guide Pages 6 to 12 EN[...]

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    2 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S The abov e warning is located on the rear of the unit. Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’ s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to c[...]

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    EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 3 (5)-4 2/3 PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULL Y BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this man ual in a saf e place for future ref erence. W ARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. Thes[...]

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    4 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Always turn the power off when the device is not in use. The performance of components with moving contacts, such as switches, volume controls, and connectors, deteriorates over time. Consult qualifi ed Y amaha ser vice personnel about replacing defective components. About this Manual This manual is divided into two mai[...]

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    EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 5 Thank you for your purchase of this Y amaha EMX512SC, EMX312SC, or EMX212S po wer mix er . Please read through this manual carefully before beginning use, so that you will be able to tak e full adv antage of your mixer’ s superlativ e features and enjoy trouble-free operation for years to come. After reading the manual[...]

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    BASIC 6 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Quic k Guide Bef ore T urning On the Mixer ■ Connecting to P ower 1 Be sure that the PO WER switch is in the OFF position. 2 Connect the included po wer cor d to the A C IN connector on the rear panel. 3 Plug the power cor d into a standar d power outlet. ■ T urning the Unit On and Off NO TE • To prev ent an [...]

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    Quick Guide BASIC EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 7 We begin by connecting up tw o speakers and generating some stereo output. Note that operations and procedures will vary somewhat accor ding to the input de vices y ou are using. 1 Connect up the speakers and y our input devices (microphones, instruments, etc.) Use non-powered speak ers and dedicated sp[...]

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    8 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Quick Guide BASIC 2 T urn the LEVEL knobs and the MASTER knobs to 0. 3 Set the PO WER AMP switch to its upper position (to MAIN L-R). F or inf ormation about this switch, see page 25. This position This position[...]

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    Quick Guide BASIC EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 9 4 If y ou have connected input de vices to channels 1 to 4, set the LINE/MIC switc h on each channel accor dingly . If you ha v e connected a line-le v el de vice, such as a k eyboard or audio de vice, set the channel’ s switch to the LINE position ( ). If you hav e connected a microphone or other mic[...]

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    10 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Quick Guide BASIC 7 T urn the MASTER knob in the MAIN section to the po si- tion. 8 Adjust the LEVEL knobs for all occupied c hannels. F or each input de vice you ha v e connected: Generate sound from the device while adjusting the corresponding channel’ s LEVEL knob. Adjust so that the LEVEL meter occasionally reache[...]

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    Quick Guide BASIC EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 11 Now let’ s try adding some re verb to y our input. The reverb effects let y ou simulate the sound of diff erent perf ormance en viron- ments—such as concert halls and small clubs. 1 T urn the ON switch to it’ s ON position. This s witch turns the inter nal effector on and off . The lamp lights up[...]

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    12 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Quick Guide BASIC 4 Use the MAIN section’ s EFFECT R TN knob to adjust the overall eff ect depth. Note that you can use the P ARAMETER knob to adjust the char acteristic sound of the selected eff ect. If you hav e selected a rev erb eff ect, the knob will adjust the re verb time . The compressor evens out the input le[...]

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    BASIC EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 13 Making the Most of Y our Mixer An Introduction You’ve got yourself a mixer and now you’re ready to use it. Just plug everything in, twiddle the controls, and away you go … right? Well, if you’ve done this before you won’t have any problems, but if this is the first time you’ve ever used a mixer you mig[...]

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    14 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Making the Most of Your Mixer BASIC type connectors will also handle unbalanced signals with no problem. Microphone cables usually have this type of connector, as do the inputs and outputs of most professional audio gear. Balanced, Unbalanced—What’ s the Difference? In a word: “noise.” The whole point of balance[...]

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    Making the Most of Your Mixer EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 15 BASIC Signal Levels and the Decibel Let’s take a look at one of the most commonly used units in audio: the decibel (dB). If the smallest sound that can be heard by the human ear is given an arbitrary value of 1, then the loudest sound that can be heard is approximately 1,000,000 (one mill[...]

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    16 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Making the Most of Your Mixer BASIC If so you might want to build the mix around the vocals. This means bringing the vocal channel up to nominal first (if your level setup procedure has been done properly this will be a good starting point), and then adding the other instruments. What you add next will depend on the typ[...]

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    Making the Most of Your Mixer EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 17 BASIC has an incredibly powerful low end that can benefit from a bit of low-frequency roll-off to let other instruments—notably drums and bass—do their jobs more effectively. Naturally you won’t want to do this if the piano is playing solo. The reverse applies to kick drums and bass g[...]

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    18 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Making the Most of Your Mixer BASIC the way down, then gradually bring the reverb into the mix until you can just hear the difference. Any more than this normally becomes a “special effect.” You don’t want reverb to dominate the mix unless you are trying to create the effect of a band in a cave—which is a perfec[...]

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    Making the Most of Your Mixer EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 19 BASIC worry about a confusing multitude of settings. A common example of the use of compression is to “tame” a vocal that has a wide dynamic range in order to tighten up the mix. With the right amount of compression you’ll be able to clearly hear whispered passages while passionate sh[...]

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    Controls and Connectors 20 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Contr ols and Connectors Contr ols on Each Channel 1 FCL (Feedback Channel Locating) lamp This lamp is used during setup to identify any channel that might be ho wling. Check these lamps when setting up for a performance. If the lamp lights up, adjust the channels equalizer 2 or le vel knob 5 to [...]

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    Controls and Connectors EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 21 6 COMP knob (EMX512SC and EMX312SC only) This knob adjusts the le vel of compression applied to the channel. As the knob is turned to the right, the mixer automatically raises the compression ratio while adjust- ing the output gain accordingly . The result is a narro wer, more e ven dynamic range[...]

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    Controls and Connectors 22 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Digital Effects Section 0 PROGRAM dial Selects the type of ef fect to be used. Y ou can select from 16 dif ferent effect types, as follo ws. A P ARAMETER knob Adjusts the parameter (depth, speed, etc.) associated with the selected ef fect type. The mixer sa ves the last v alue used with each ef f[...]

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    Controls and Connectors EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 23 MAIN Section E Graphic Equalizer This 7-band graphic equalizer adjusts the frequency characteristics of the stereo signal on the MAIN L and MAIN R buses. This is the signal that is output to the MAIN OUT jacks I and to the SPEAKERS jacks V . Each band can be adjusted by ±12 dB. The base frequen-[...]

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    Controls and Connectors 24 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S MONIT OR Section K Graphic Equalizer This 7-band graphic equalizer adjusts the frequency characteristics of the monitor signal that feeds to the MONITOR OUT jack O and (if the PO WER AMP switch is do wn) to the SPEAKERS B jacks V . Each band can be adjusted by ±12 dB. The base frequencies for th[...]

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    Controls and Connectors EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 25 PO WER Section P PHANT OM switch This switch toggles +15V phantom po wer on and off. If you set the switch on, the mixer supplies po wer to the XLR mic input jacks on all channels (the INPUT B jacks on channels 1 to 4, and the MIC jacks on channel pairs 5/6 to 11/12). Set this switch on when usin[...]

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    Controls and Connectors 26 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Rear P anel V SPEAKERS jacks Use these jacks to connect to speakers. Note that the out- put directed to these jacks v aries according to the setting of the PO WER AMP switch R . A1, B1: Neutrik NL4 Speak on outputs. Polarities are as sho wn below . A2, B2: Phone output jacks. W AC IN connector Co[...]

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    Connecting Speakers EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 27 Connecting Speaker s When making 2-channel and 2-channel parallel connections to the SPEAKERS jacks, be sure that the impedance of your speak- ers meets the conditions indicated below. Note that actual speaker impedance varies according to connection method and num- ber of speakers. When making conne[...]

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    Horizontal Orientation, Tilting and Rack Mounting 28 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Horizontal Orientation, Tilting and Rac k Mounting Horizontal Orientation If you are going to position the EMX unit horizontally, be sure to attach the included rubber stabilizers before use. The stabilizers prevent the unit from tipping over. Please detach the stabilize[...]

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    Horizontal Orientation, Tilting and Rack Mounting EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 29 Tilting You can set the EMX unit at an angle, as shown below. Do not push too forcefully when tilting the unit. Excess force may cause the unit to topple or turn, potentially resulting in equipment damage or in injury to bystand- ers. Rac k Mounting To prepare the unit f[...]

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    Setting Up 30 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Setting Up T op panel Rear P anel EMX Installation V ents are located on the sides and rear of the EMX unit. Position the unit so that the vents are not blocked by nearby walls or objects. DI DOWN UP OCTAVE SCENE SF1 SF 2 SF 3 SF 4 SF 5 F 1 F 2 F 3 F 4 F 5 F 6 INFORMATION COMMON ELEMENT/PERF. PART/ZONE FAVORI[...]

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    Troubleshooting EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 31 Tr oubleshooting ■ Po wer doesn’t come on. ❑ Be sure that you are using the supplied power cord, and that it is correctly connected to the AC IN connector and plugged into a working power out- let. ■ Po wer suddenl y went off. ❑ Check whether the vents at the sides and rear of the unit are bloc[...]

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    Specifications 32 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Specifications ■ General Specifications Output RL Conditions US AU EU UNIT Maximum Output P ower SPEAKERS OUT EMX512SC 4 Ω Both ch drive, 1 kHz, THD+N 0.5% MIN 500 500 500 W 8 Ω 350 350 320 EMX312SC 4 Ω 300 300 300 8 Ω 190 190 180 EMX212S 4 Ω 220 220 220 8 Ω 130 130 130 Input Output RL Con[...]

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    Specifications EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 33 Note: All level control normally: Maximum level, Output impedance of signal generator :150 ohm ■ Input Characteristics *1 0 dBu is referenced to 0.775 Vr ms. *2 Sensitivity is the lowest le vel that will produce an output of +4 dB (1.23 V), or the nominal output lev el when the unit is set to maximum le[...]

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    Specifications 34 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Dimensional Diagrams 71 66.1 54 108 284 2 286 264 71 66.1 298 307.8 440 2.5 442.5 Unit: mm[...]

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    Specifications EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 35 Bloc k Diagram and Le vel Diagram[...]

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